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How to Make a BOO Kit for Halloween {with Video How-to}

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September 7, 2020 By Ann-Marie 6 Comments

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Have some family fun in your neighborhood with this Boo Kit! Learn how to make a Boo Kit with a free Halloween printable.Have some family fun in your neighborhood with this Boo Kit! Learn how to make a Boo Kit with a free Halloween printable.Halloween is around the corner, and I have a fun Halloween craft to share with you, that’s super simple and fun for kids! We’re making a BOO Kit for Halloween, that you can surprise unsuspecting neighbors with.

What is a BOO Kit, you ask?

Let me share with you how I first came to learn of it. In September 2006 we moved into our current neighborhood. One night in October, our doorbell rang – but no one was there. Instead, we found a little treat bag decorated for Halloween, with a “You’ve Been BOO’d!” sign.

A BOO Kit is filled with Halloween treats and goodies, and dropped off on the front porch, after dark, with a little “ding dong & dash” stealth.

Here’s how you can make your own BOO Kit to start in your neighborhood!

How to Make a BOO Kit for Halloween

Have some family fun in your neighborhood with this Boo Kit! Learn how to make a Boo Kit with a free Halloween printable. #shop

Here’s all you need to make a BOO Kit for Halloween:

  1. Candy – I save time by buying monster-size variety bags of Halloween candy, such as these bags of M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY® and 3 MUSKETEERS® I found at Walmart.
  2. Non-candy treats – Pick up these cute kid-sized Halloween “Mini Monster” cans of 7UP®, Sunkist®, Canada Dry or A&W and add a couple to your BOO Kit. You can also include an inexpensive craft, stickers, pencils or other non-candy treat. 
  3. BOO Kit signs – Print this 2-page BOO Kit card and sign which will go into your BOO Kit. The card says “You’ve been BOO’d!” and the sign says “We’ve been BOO’d!” which will hang on the front door or in a window after your neighbor receives their fun surprise.
    1. Cut out the “We’ve been BOO’d sign.
    2. Fold the “You’ve been BOO’d” greeting card (page 2) and tape openings together.
    3. Include the card and sign when gifting BOO bundles.
  4. Gift bag, box or other container – You’ll need some kind of small container or gift bag to hold your BOO Kit items. And if you’re up for a super simple craft, follow the tutorial in my video to learn how to get a little crafty with a paper sack, turning it into a BOO bag!
  5. Ding dong & dash! After assembling your BOO Kit, wait until it’s dark (but not too late!) and sneak up to your neighbor’s front porch. Leave their surprise, ring the doorbell, and dash away!

BOO Kit video tutorial

 

 

Here is a close-up of the signs and what I included: Have some family fun in your neighborhood with this Boo Kit! Learn how to make a Boo Kit with a free Halloween printable. #shop
Have some family fun in your neighborhood with this Boo Kit! Learn how to make a Boo Kit with a free Halloween printable. #shopWalmart is well stocked with Halloween candy! Here is where you can find the Mars chocolate and 7UP® that I used in my BOO Kit.

Mars 7UP Halloween

Who would you like to “BOO” this Halloween? Will you join me in the #BOOItForward movement?

This post was originally published Sept. 22, 2015.

Hope you enjoyed this! Be sure to check out more fun posts, such as:

  • 20 Free Halloween Printables
  • 20 Halloween Treats for Kids
  • Skinny Pumpkin Dip recipe
  • Spiced Cider recipe
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  1. Tricia says

    September 25, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Our neighborhood always gets into this. Thanks for the new ideas!

    Reply
    • Ann-Marie says

      October 1, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      Here’s to extending the Halloween spirit a little longer!

      Reply
  2. Jamie @ Medium Sized Family says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:59 am

    I have always wanted to do this for my neighbors and friends! Thanks for the neat inspiration.

    Reply
    • Ann-Marie says

      October 1, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you Jamie! Hope you can start a new tradition in your ‘hood! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Paula says

    September 28, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Where did you buy your bags and spider garland? Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
    • Ann-Marie says

      October 1, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      Hi Paula! I got both at Joann’s! Plus if you have a smartphone and load their app, there are coupons!

      Reply

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